B Bagel Soho

You're on Wardour Street dodging the Soho crowds when you spot the queue snaking out of B Bagel—and trust us, it moves. Walk in and you're hit with the smell of fresh dough and coffee, the counter lined with everything from classic cream cheese and lox to salt beef that'd make a New Yorker nod approvingly. The bagels here have actual substance; they're boiled properly, which means they're dense and chewy rather than bread-like. Order at the counter, grab a seat if you can (it's tight), and watch locals, office workers, and tourists all united in bagel devotion. Prices are fair for Soho—around £5-8 for a loaded bagel—and they do exceptional coffee to wash it down.